internationally, STEM majors experience more attrition and longer times tograduate than other majors. The high rate of attrition has been documented from a public policystandpoint at various universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and SouthAfrica [1]. The cost of attrition is significant. Students who attrite are personally burdened by thecost of a partial education when the costs of college are rising [2] and by the loss of income froma lucrative STEM career. Socially, attrition of STEM majors reduces the size of the workforce ata time of high demand for skilled college graduates [3]. The cost of attrition is particularlydetrimental to underrepresented minority (URM) groups who attrite in larger numbers [4], and tothe diversity of
, the Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Education, and the upcoming Program Chair-Elect of the PCEE Division at ASEE. His current research interests include STEM+C education, specifically artificial intelligence literacy, computational thinking, and engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 1 Exploring elementary pre-service teachers’ personal engineering efficacy and engineering teaching efficacy in a science methods course incorporating engineering design activities (Work in Progress)AbstractThe recent incorporation
Integration in K-5 Settings Alaina Mabie1 , Monica M. McGill2 , and Brenda Huerta3 1,3 Bradley University 1,2,3 CSEdResearch.org 1 amabie@mail.bradley.edu , 2 monica@csedresearch.org, 4 bhuerta@mail.bradley.edu Abstract Problem. Computer Science (CS) is in its early stages of being taught to K-5 students within the United States. It still remains unknown how best to teach CS to students; however, evidence suggests that integrating CS into other
Measuring College Students’ Sense of BelongingBackground This research paper endeavors to review the various instruments developed to measurethe sense of belonging among college students. College students’ sense of belonging (SB) hasbeen identified as a critical contributor to their persistence, academic success, and professionalidentity [1]. However, the complexity of the SB construct, which has been variously defined inthe literature, presents difficulties for researchers in choosing an instrument that fits theirresearch needs. For example, Goodenow [2, p. 25] defines SB as “being accepted, valued,included, and encouraged by others (teacher and peers) in the academic classroom setting and offeeling oneself
educational experiences and how parents, school, and community support students, sLauren Penney, Indiana University-BloomingtonAmber Simpson, State University of New York at Binghamton Amber Simpson is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in the Teaching, Leaming and Edu- cational Leadership Department at Binghamton University. Her research interests include (1) examining individual’s identity(ies) in one or more STEM disciplines, (2) understanding the role of making a.11d tinkering in formal and informal learning environments, and (3) investigating family engagement in and interactions around STEM-related activities. Before joining BU, she completed a post-doctoral fellow- ship at Indiana University-Bloomington
tools, learning goals, and participation strategies for high-achieving engineering and STEM students.IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a growing push for more engineering and STEM education at theK-12 level [1]–[3]. This is likely due to a growing gap in the supply and demand of STEM-enabled professionals across different industries, a gap that has been the topic of previousregulatory reports and national calls to action [4]–[6]. As such, researchers continue to more andmore look into how to support students learning these critical engineering and STEM skills at anearlier and earlier age as well as the motivations and barriers to entry in the STEM pipelinesrunning through the K-12 school
author: mselsaad@uark.eduIntroductionImmersive virtual reality (VR) based laboratory demonstrations have been gaining traction inSTEM education. VR may serve as a valuable tool not just for remote learning but also tobroaden outreach, reduce waste, enhance safety, generate increased interest, and modernizeeducation. VR holds great potential to complement existing education strategies [1, 2]. However,to ensure better utilization of VR-based education, it is pivotal to perform optimizations of VRimplementation, in-depth analyses of advantages and trade-offs of the technology, andassessment of receptivity of modern techniques in STEM education [1, 3, 4].There have been several studies that tested the effectiveness of VR in the educational field
of post-COVID-19 obligate well-being trainingamong faculties which would also benefit the students. To guide students on well-being andto overlook adversities, faculties need to effectuate well-being in their lives. This reviewpaper provides a foundation to establish the necessity of Faculty Development Programmeson well-being. This paper will be presented by the traditional lecture method.IntroductionTeachers are the frontline workers responsible for promoting learning. Their contribution tothe realm of education has shifted from mere knowledge providers to a much more complexrole. Their role in enhancing the skill, attitudes, and knowledge of the students hasoverwhelming responsibility on them [1]. Also, teachers have a significant impact
students engage in taskswithin a context that affords the use of practices of interest to the assessor. There are manyadvantages to performance assessment, including face validity, the emphasis on skills and theability to deal with complexity and relevance. Performance assessment tasks should meet severalcriteria: they should (1) elicit observable performances, (2) use a standard set of tasks, (3) havehigh fidelity to “real life” performances, (4) measure a variety of levels of performance, (5) andafford improvement with practice. In engineering in the P-12 setting in particular, there is needfor assessment focusing on engineering design performance—not just knowledge about it.Familiarity with the process of designing a product is the aspect of
., ABET.org, Engineering Figure 1. EDM/LA Process of Our Study Accreditation Commission) student outcomes. These student outcomes have beendivided into sub-outcome performance indicators which are divided into four performance levels (see Table1). The rubrics are used to apply program level tags to course performance. Our pilot framework alsoallows course specific content and skills tags to identify course outcomes that instructors may wish to track.There are two approaches we are exploring for applying tags in Gradescope. The first uses the built-inrubrics functionality in Gradescope and the second uses the Gradescope’s post-grading tags functionality
enrolling in college than men, women only make up 22% of the share ofengineering degrees awarded. White students make up 64% of the share of engineering degreesawarded, while Black and Hispanic students make up 4% and 12% respectively (NCES, 2021)Research QuestionsThis research focuses on the following three research questions: 1. What impact, if any, does a project-based STEM curriculum have on the graduation rate of high school students? 2. Compared to matched non-PLTW students, how does participation in PLTW courses affect students’ likelihood to graduate with an engineering major compared to matched non-PLTW students? 3. Are there differential impact of the PLTW program on traditionally disadvantaged groups
accreditation issued by the Institute of Engineers,the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) in Singapore. The EAB documents focus mainly onhigher education engineering degree programs. However, a structure is needed to articulate thecore ideas in engineering appropriate for pre-college engineering education. Thus, established onextensive literature review and past empirical work, this study aims to identify critical indicatorsin engineering education at the K-12 level. Re-evaluating the definition of the critical indicatorsalso enables the study to outline criteria for pre-college engineering education. Therefore, in linewith this proposal, our research questions are (1) what are the key indicators for quality andcomprehensive engineering education at
when accomplishing this purpose. Specifically, a largeamount of information is considered indirect knowledge, or knowledge only reasonablyaccessible to a learner through social contact [1]. Further, within the learning context,interactions are adapted reciprocally by the learning environment and learner [2]. These andrelated foundations indicate that understanding the social aspect(s) of the learning environment isessential for understanding and improving learning.To identify and optimize social variables related to student learning, recent engineeringeducation literature shows a growing awareness of and interest in peer support. Theseobservations of student interactions and outcomes indicate improved learning, motivation, andself-efficacy due
occupy only 24% of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs,though research data shows that women constitute nearly half of the workforce in the UnitedStates [1-2]. Additionally, data shows that only 13% of engineers in the workforce are women[1-2]. In the last twenty years, there have been many efforts by educators and researchers toincrease the participation of women in STEM careers. Research shows that strategic interventionat the middle school-level can have great impacts on female students’ perspectives of careers inSTEM fields, as this time period is known to result in a decrease in girls’ self-esteem as theyenter adolescence [3]. Studies show that 66% of fourth grade girls report that they enjoy their
deviation from previous studies, such asinfluence from troop leaders or parents, and future work to further investigate this deviation are discussed.Introduction & BackgroundFor more than 30 years, there have been concerted efforts to increase the gender parity within engineering(e.g. [1]–[3]). While progress was made in the early years of these efforts, for the past two decadesprogress has slowed to nearly a standstill. For the last two decades, only 20% of engineering degrees havebeen awarded to women [4]. If the engineering field wishes to increase gender parity in the field, we firstmust understand how women decide to become engineers.Efforts to recruit women into engineering begin long before they set foot in a college classroom
quantities ofcomplex-shaped parts with consistent quality.The purpose of this project is to introduce students to thermoforming and drape forming. Drapeforming is a simplified version of vacuum forming where a sheet of plastic is heated to asufficiently high temperature so that it can be formed around an object. The plastic sheet can beheated in an oven and stretched over the pattern using suction or vacuum. Thin-gaugethermoforming is used to manufacture parts such as containers, cups, lids and trays while thick-gauge thermoforming is used to make plastic pallets, vehicle door and dash panels, and utilityvehicle beds. Figure 1 shows the principle of thermoforming as described by Groover [1] . Thefundamentals of plastics thermoforming and tool design
technology study. High school teachers, undergraduate majors inSTEM areas, and community based non-profit organizations were involved in this afterschoolengineering program for high school students with the goal of broadening participation amongminoritized groups in engineering and engineering technology. This study investigated how thesedifferent stakeholders’ views aligned and diverged about (1) the characteristics of STEMengagement, and (2) the factors that influence the development of engineering identities. Thepurpose of this investigation was to uncover the relationships between community members’viewpoints, community assets, and the positionality of the project personnel.IntroductionSUPERCHARGE is an NSF ITEST funded project designed to
program's model of providing curriculum and equipment through STEP and students'work in a technology, engineering, and design education program integrating a pilot electric dragster (e-dragster)project as a work-in-progress. Furthermore, the paper will communicate initial challenges and successes withinformation on how the program can share resources with the pre-college engineering education community toenhance learner technological and engineering literacy.STEM Partnership Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) partnerships demonstrate STEM concepts andprovide pre-college engineering education experiences unavailable in several schools (1). Partnerships, such as thesupporters of STEP, model a collaborative effort to solve
of studieshave delved into the impact of educational robotics on the academic and social skills of younglearners [1]. Anwar et al. [1] conducted an analysis of 147 studies on educational robotics andfound that youth participation in robotics activities enhances their knowledge in STEM fields,their perceived problem-solving abilities, and their interest in pursuing engineering careers.Several outreach programs for both students and teachers have been developed in this regard [2-9]. FIRST® is an example of a program that offers a platform for students to engage in roboticscompetitions. Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) offers a robotics education program formiddle and high school students utilizing the LEGO® MINDSTORM® NXT/EV3 andTETRIX
spring. Our partnership with community center brought the totalnumber of participants to over 200 students. Table 1 indicates the number of participatingstudents in each group of 7th and 8th grades and students in the after-school program and theirmeeting patterns. Two teachers who teach the students in these grades from the schoolparticipated in the project. As evident from Table 2, 91% of the student served belong tounderrepresented minority.Table 1: Number of students served, their grades and meeting patterns Cesar Batalla School Number of Students and grade Number, duration of meeting Group A 22 students (8th grade) 2, one-hour meeting Group B 20 students (8th grade) 2
Engineering Education, 2023 A Tool for the Discovery of Academic Misconduct in Online Assessments Using Student Activity Logs Paul Gordon1, Mary P. McDougall2 1) University of Cincinnati; Department of Biomedical Engineering 2) Texas A&M University; Department of Biomedical EngineeringAbstractAs the landscape of higher education evolves in a post-pandemic era, the use of hybrid and onlineforms of instruction and assessment continues to proliferate. In the midst of this ever-changinglandscape, educators are challenged to maintain the integrity of educational systems andassessments. This work presents a novel tool for the discovery of prohibited collaboration
been vital with a connection to industry careers [1]. The partnership withindustry to achieve a learning engagement community through personal learning experiences to enhance skillsand reveal critical factors of our learners. These factors include barriers for recruitment and retention intoSTEM fields because the lack of experiential learning and cohort building. The pre-college STEM educationencourages learners to engage with professionals that addresses imposter phenomenon and other barriers inthe learning community. To encourage learners, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)design concepts for 3D printing makerspace development can offer innovative learning pedagogies, practicaldesign solutions, and support to pre
graduate design and education related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on engineering education and ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 1 Overrepresented ≠ Not-Marginalized: AsianCrit’s Potential for Unpacking the Racialization of Asians and Asian-Americans in Engineering Education Jerry A. Yang, anthony l. antonio, Sheri D. Sheppard Stanford UniversityAbstractWhile there has been significant attention toward exploring the experiences of historicallyminoritized students in engineering, such as Black, Latinx
effort required and time commitment on the instructors’ andstudents’ behalf. Furthermore, we discussed how this methodology can serve as a new approachto satisfy the ABET Criterion 4 for continuous assessment efforts. Finally, we believe that thismethodology is generalizable and can scale to assess and improve students’ experiences inintroductory courses in a variety of engineering disciplines as well.1. Introduction1.1. Innovation in ECE EducationIntroductory Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) education is the essential basis uponwhich students build their interest in the field, grow their fundamental conceptual understandingof the governing laws and theories, and develop indispensable hands-on lab skills. In general,undergraduate ECE
introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were retained. The Capstone course isdesigned to be a final curricular experience within the Aeronautical and Astronautical degreeprograms. The course is offered as a ‘mezzanine’ course, open to both undergraduate andgraduate Masters students from a range of Major programs within the Stanford School ofEngineering, with Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering being the most common Major.The nano-satellite (nano- meaning under 10 kg) kits and technology tools were provided tostudents to help them engage in experiential learning, described by Kolb as hands-on activitiesrequiring the student to take an active role in their learning [1], which increases learningeffectiveness [2, 3]. Students do practical
ReviewThere is a growing imperative for universities and faculty to create inclusive learningenvironments that acknowledge the diverse needs of learners and focus on creatingmeaningful learning experiences for all students, including underrepresented andmarginalized students. In addition to enhancing DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, andBelonging) in classrooms, recent studies have shown that inclusive learning environmentslead to better student outcomes, retention, and engagement [1]–[4]. Conversely, the absenceof such an environment acts as a barrier to student learning outcomes. Despite recognizingthis need, faculty may lack an awareness of inclusive practices or the best ways to integrateinclusive principles into their classrooms.There are
and a variety of workplace and work-assignment features, as well asdemographics. Our data for developing these new Self-Efficacy and Behavior Constructs, andcreating a descriptive model comes from a sample of over 700 engineering alumni working in avariety of roles and job functions. Results from linear regression models show that over 55percent of the variability in ENI-B is explained by a combination of self-efficacy and contextualor workplace factors. These results begin to establish a solid foundation for subsequent work thatexplores educational experiences that contribute to engineering students developing self-efficacyin Embracing New Ideas, and workplace settings that truly enable behaviors related toEmbracing New Ideas.1
pattern will be likely tocontinue. Implications of these findings for instructional development are discussed.Keywords: instructional development, online teaching, teaching-stream faculty, instructionalsupport, COVID-19 pandemic 1. IntroductionThe context for this research paper was a series of involuntary academic changes at anengineering school of a comprehensive Canadian university as a result of public health measurestaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes at the Canadian engineering schoolincluded a mandatory shift to exclusive online teaching and learning modes in spring 2020, andthe subsequent efforts in 2021 and 2022 to switch back to the in-person coursedelivery. Accompanied with the changes in the course delivery mode were
time to work together for discussion and problem solving. Yet, throughmany communication tools, such as course LMS and mobile apps they were able to collaborateon lab problems, which also led them to build learning communities that went beyond thecourses. 1. Introduction During the last decade, there has been a significant increase in demand both from studentsand industry to shift away from traditional education and move toward a more independentmethod of online learning [1-5]. Accordingly, higher education institutions have been introducingand expanding online courses and online labs to meet this demand. The recent pandemic outbreakhas necessitated this transition rather than being an option. As a result, it has brought forthnumerous
, 2023Prioritizing learning outcomes for chemical engineering laboratory coursesAbstractChemical engineering laboratory courses allow students to work hands-on with equipment theymay see in industrial positions. These courses often account for learning outcomes related toexperimentation, teamwork, and communication skills, among others. To work towardsalignment of laboratory courses with industrial needs, it is necessary to understand 1) thelearning outcomes currently addressed in laboratory courses and 2) how key stakeholdersperceive the importance of specific laboratory learning outcomes. Therefore, three surveys weredesigned based on thirteen proposed learning outcomes for engineering laboratory courses thatwere identified in the literature [1]. The